Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Round Clash with Manawat?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 23 for Saturday’s opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, against the Manawatū Turbos in Palmerston North. The match marks prop,...
Wellington Lions Name 2023 Squad to Defend Bunnings NPC Title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles,...
Lions Name Side to Take on South Canterbury in the Hutt
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has made six changes to his starting side to take on South Canterbury tomorrow at the Hutt Rec. Prop Solomona Sakalia and flanker Caleb Delaney come into...
Wellington Lions Name Wider Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his Wider Training Squad, to prepare for the first Ranfurly Shield defence of 2023 against Horowhenua-Kapiti in three weeks. The 38 players will...
Team Announcement: Hurricanes Vs NSW Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are preparing to take on the Waratahs at Sky Stadium this Friday, 7:05PM in round four of the Super Rugby Pacific competition, marking the Hurricanes 50th match played against all Australian...
Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have suffered their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, falling to the Blues in a 25-19 thriller in Wellington. It was an arm-wrestle of a contest, with the Hurricanes...
Hurricanes name their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues, with the Hurricanes looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Jason Holland has made just three changes...
Team Announcement: Melbourne Rebels Vs Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what promises to be one of the biggest ever weekends of rugby in Melbourne, Victorian lock Trevor Hosea has been named to make his starting debut for Friday night’s Super Round blockbuster against...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
